Apple Cinnamon Quinoa

I love to have a warm breakfast in the morning especially when the mornings are cooler. I like to keep oats for my quick easy to grab breakfast; Overnight Oats. I love to use Quinoa as my warm cereal option. Quinoa like oats can be super simple with a bowl of quinoa, a little maple syrup or honey and milk. But you can also dress it up to your liking. One of my favourite ways is with apples and cinnamon.

Quinoa is labeled a “super grain”; which is a bit ironic as it is actually classified as an herb. Unlike most plant based foods quinoa is a source of all the essential amino acids; making it a complete protein. Which is amazing for vegetarians. It is also an excellent source of fibre, iron and B vitamins. It is also gluten- free.

Apples; eaten whole with the skin provides our body with over 15% of our daily fibre. They are a great source of vitamin C and phytochemicals; making it an excellent source for antioxidants. You should try to buy organic apples if possible or wash them thoroughly. They are on the “Dirty Dozen” list which indicates produce with heavy pesticide use.

Cinnamon is a great way to add a little sweetness without adding sugar.

To get started you will want to make your quinoa. I will often do this ahead of time and have a bowl of it in the fridge and warm it up as needed.

Next, chop one apple into small pieces. Heat coconut oil in a small frying pan over medium heat. Once heated add apples, cinnamon and maple syrup.

Cook the apples stirring often until they are soft and starting to caramelize.

Add one cup of previously made quinoa and milk.

Enjoy!

Apple Cinnamon Quinoa

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Author: Kirsten Olsen B.Sc.Kin.(Hons.), R.H.N.

Delicious warm alternative to oats. Packed with healthy fats, complex carbohydrates and protein. Great meal choice for sustained energy and blood sugar stabilization

Ingredients

• 1 c quinoa, cooked
• 1/2 c milk of your choice
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 apple chopped finely
• 1 tsp maple syrup (optional)

Instructions

1. Cook quinoa according to package or use previously cooked quinoa.
2. Dice apples.
3. Heat coconut oil in a small frying pan over medium heat. Once heated add apples, cinnamon and maple syrup. 
4. Stirring continuously until apples are tender and starting to caramelize.
5. Mix in cooked quinoa and milk.

Notes:

Option to top with rosted walnuts and pumpkin seeds or add some chia seeds.

This can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge. Warm up and enjoy.

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